Favorite 2 Team Teasers listed below.
1. Minnesota-6 vs. Tennessee tease to 0. LOCK OF THE WEEK. I like this game on the spread too. Titans by far one of the worst teams in the NFL, facing a very real Vikings D with a well-earned record (recall week 3 upset vs. 49ers) particularly against the run. Locker also had shoulder injury last week vs. Titans. Only positive is that C. Johnson finally broke the slump and ran for 141 yards - much of it was during garbage time. K. Britt may be back for Titans but with little passing concerns Minny can stack against the run, and Johnson may well hit a brick wall once again.
2. Houston-7.5 at NY Jets tease to -1.5. Beautiful tease here with a top team vs a bottom team. Jets' luck has been getting worse and worse,losing D. Revis in Miami then S. Holmes injured and out indefinitely last week vs the 49ers. Jets were only able to put up 145 total yards after a complete shutout, I don't expect much improvement this week.
3. Denver +7.5 at New England tease to 13.5. Don't bet against Brady right? Don't bet against The General either. True, Manning does not seem to have the arm strength since his surgeries but even so, he's better than 90% of the QBs out there. Inducing penalties, game/clock management, etc. are all non-statistical considerations to account for. I think laying 3-6 points for the Pats is fair but 7+ is pushing it. Add 6 more and I think it's a slam-dunk. Pats D won't prevent Manning from keeping it close; Denver's 2 losses came from an undefeated Atlanta game (in Atlanta), and vs. an undefeated Houston team; Atlanta and Houston held off the Broncos fora combined 12 points. If Denver can fair that well vs. 2 top-3 ranked teams, they can keep it close vs. the Pats. NE is known for running up scores on opponents, especially weaker ones. Denver's D is respected, and they get Middle Linebacker Mays back after a one-game suspension.
4. Chargers+ 3 at Saints tease to 9. 3-1 Chargers face an 0-4 Saints team in the NO Dome. One consideration, Charger's record is overrated and Saints record is underrated. Saints this year have always kept it close. Chargers were challenged by 1 team (Atlanta) and got torched. Saints will be scoring for sure, but so will the Chargers. I expect a shootout but with the tease you should be safe.
5. Green Bay -7 at Indy tease to -1. The Packers won a nail-biter vs. the Saints last week and pulled back to 2-2, though we all know they should be 3-1. Saints have a horrible D but were slightly more respectable last week overall, particularly against the run. Packers still have misleading numbers this year – they've faced 3 of the best defenses in the league and finally got to show their stuff last week vs. the Saints. I expect them to put up a solid 27 vs. Indy. Colts are coming off a bye week and should be prepared but coach Pagano's sudden Leukemia diagnosis puts him out indefinitely and will shake up the coaching staff this week. Their defense is sub-par and Green Bay will take advantage. -7 is a fair number but teasing will be influential in this game.
Weak/No-Plays:
1. Miami+5 at Cincy tease to 11. This is a fantastic example of an underrated team (1-3) vs. an overrated team (3-1),which can result in an off number. Lots of variables not going into all but Miami giving up 300+ yards passing 3 straight games now. If Miami can keep some type of offense going they can stay within 11. Last week Hartline had the game of his life and Miami is not as bad as their record.
2. Philly+3.5, Tease to 9.5. Borderline game, lean no-play. Pitt has had a healthy week off with Mendenhall coming off injured list, whereas Philly had some injuries vs. Giants on Sunday including Vick which might limit his running ability vs. Steelers. Eagles priority last week was not turning over the ball. Both the Eagles and Steelers can score and Pitt has become an offensive passing machine. But Eagles D is respectable and they won't be able to have their way vs.the Eagles 2ndary.
3. Baltimore-4.5 tease to +1.5. Looove the matchup with Baltimore but can't tease past that zero. Chiefs having QB issues also.
Thoughts appreciated. GL if you take any teaser picks.
Week 4 teaser picks: 5:1
1. Minnesota-6 vs. Tennessee tease to 0. LOCK OF THE WEEK. I like this game on the spread too. Titans by far one of the worst teams in the NFL, facing a very real Vikings D with a well-earned record (recall week 3 upset vs. 49ers) particularly against the run. Locker also had shoulder injury last week vs. Titans. Only positive is that C. Johnson finally broke the slump and ran for 141 yards - much of it was during garbage time. K. Britt may be back for Titans but with little passing concerns Minny can stack against the run, and Johnson may well hit a brick wall once again.
2. Houston-7.5 at NY Jets tease to -1.5. Beautiful tease here with a top team vs a bottom team. Jets' luck has been getting worse and worse,losing D. Revis in Miami then S. Holmes injured and out indefinitely last week vs the 49ers. Jets were only able to put up 145 total yards after a complete shutout, I don't expect much improvement this week.
3. Denver +7.5 at New England tease to 13.5. Don't bet against Brady right? Don't bet against The General either. True, Manning does not seem to have the arm strength since his surgeries but even so, he's better than 90% of the QBs out there. Inducing penalties, game/clock management, etc. are all non-statistical considerations to account for. I think laying 3-6 points for the Pats is fair but 7+ is pushing it. Add 6 more and I think it's a slam-dunk. Pats D won't prevent Manning from keeping it close; Denver's 2 losses came from an undefeated Atlanta game (in Atlanta), and vs. an undefeated Houston team; Atlanta and Houston held off the Broncos fora combined 12 points. If Denver can fair that well vs. 2 top-3 ranked teams, they can keep it close vs. the Pats. NE is known for running up scores on opponents, especially weaker ones. Denver's D is respected, and they get Middle Linebacker Mays back after a one-game suspension.
4. Chargers+ 3 at Saints tease to 9. 3-1 Chargers face an 0-4 Saints team in the NO Dome. One consideration, Charger's record is overrated and Saints record is underrated. Saints this year have always kept it close. Chargers were challenged by 1 team (Atlanta) and got torched. Saints will be scoring for sure, but so will the Chargers. I expect a shootout but with the tease you should be safe.
5. Green Bay -7 at Indy tease to -1. The Packers won a nail-biter vs. the Saints last week and pulled back to 2-2, though we all know they should be 3-1. Saints have a horrible D but were slightly more respectable last week overall, particularly against the run. Packers still have misleading numbers this year – they've faced 3 of the best defenses in the league and finally got to show their stuff last week vs. the Saints. I expect them to put up a solid 27 vs. Indy. Colts are coming off a bye week and should be prepared but coach Pagano's sudden Leukemia diagnosis puts him out indefinitely and will shake up the coaching staff this week. Their defense is sub-par and Green Bay will take advantage. -7 is a fair number but teasing will be influential in this game.
Weak/No-Plays:
1. Miami+5 at Cincy tease to 11. This is a fantastic example of an underrated team (1-3) vs. an overrated team (3-1),which can result in an off number. Lots of variables not going into all but Miami giving up 300+ yards passing 3 straight games now. If Miami can keep some type of offense going they can stay within 11. Last week Hartline had the game of his life and Miami is not as bad as their record.
2. Philly+3.5, Tease to 9.5. Borderline game, lean no-play. Pitt has had a healthy week off with Mendenhall coming off injured list, whereas Philly had some injuries vs. Giants on Sunday including Vick which might limit his running ability vs. Steelers. Eagles priority last week was not turning over the ball. Both the Eagles and Steelers can score and Pitt has become an offensive passing machine. But Eagles D is respectable and they won't be able to have their way vs.the Eagles 2ndary.
3. Baltimore-4.5 tease to +1.5. Looove the matchup with Baltimore but can't tease past that zero. Chiefs having QB issues also.
Thoughts appreciated. GL if you take any teaser picks.
Week 4 teaser picks: 5:1
